Israeli strike in Qatar draws wide criticism

Doha calls it violation of sovereignty as truce mediation efforts dampened

JERUSALEM/DOHA — Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday, targeting a building housing senior Hamas officials in what Israeli authorities described as an attempt to assassinate leaders of the group, a move that has drawn international condemnation.

Five members of Hamas and a Qatari security officer were killed, while key members of the negotiating team survived.

The attack occurred while its delegation was discussing a new US proposal presented by US President Donald Trump, Hamas said, accusing Israel of attempting to sabotage international mediation.